Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Back pain

bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet

blood in the urine

blurred vision

chest pain

cough with mucus

difficulty with breathing

dizziness

fever or chills

loss of bladder or bowel control

nervousness

painful or difficult urination

pounding in the ears

slow or fast heartbeat

sore throat

tingling of the hands or feet

unable to move the legs

unusual weight gain or loss

Less common

Anxiety

confusion or excitement

depression

fainting

falling

lightheadedness

loss of memory

memory or attention span problems

nightmares or vivid dreams

rapid, shallow breathing

Rare

Seizures

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: